2022-08-31 09:26:02 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 8/31/22
www.ebay.com/itm/374234458536
Opening bid $50,000 reserve not met 0 bids 6 days left in auction, seller significantcars, 85k miles.

Seller's description:
This very very nice example has an interesting back story. In 1971 the Seller was a high school teacher in an Ohio college town and a young college girl had this car, having driven it there from her home in California. The car was kind of languishing in the dormatory parking lot, rarely driven, and starting to attract the wrong kind of attention. He made an offer which was initially rebuked only to be later accepted. He immediately got the car out of harms way, and started working on it, putting it back into service, and treating it like a collector car should be treated. Over time he improved the car with a new leather upholstery with cloths inserts since he intended to drive the car. The car was repainted the original color-discovered under a tail light-and the engine was taken out for a complete rebuild in the 90's. Front Disc Brakes and an aluminum radiator and overflow tank as well as a Pertronix Ignition have been added for reliability, with all original parts retained and with the car.

The car presents quite well with few flaws noted. The Paint is very nice, the Interior is Very Nice, the Chrome and brightwork is very nice with only the license plate holder showing some pitting, the woodwork is in excellent condition, and Wire Wheels are as new and wear fresh tires The car is shown occasionally and won its class at last years Dayton Concours. This is just a wonderful car.

The car runs and drives spectacularly-starting right up with the touch of the button, running smooth and steady. Acceleration through the gears is crisp and true with the glorious exhaust note only a properly tuned Jaguar can produce. The car handles well on even the most twisty road and the disc brakes stop the car with authority. All the gauges (with the exception of the clock which was rebuilt but has now ceased working) work perfectly, the car has a nice steady water temperature and strong oil pressure. A period appearing AMFM Stereo works quite well, but I just like hearing this motor. This car is just a joy to drive. This car can be pressed into immediate service without hesitation This is just a wonderful car.

Cars like this don't become available very often.